Community Sector Council NL

Coffee’s On is a Community Sector Council NL initiative under our Community Vitality & Well-Being portfolio. It serves as a networking, information-sharing, and community space for government agencies, community groups, and service providers interested in well-being, poverty reduction and the social determinants of health. Join us province-wide on September 25th during Well Being Week 1:30-2:30pm NST on Zoom as Lindsey Hynes from CSC NL hosts a conversation with Emily Timmins, Director (A) of Social Well-Being, Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development. Emily will be providing an update of the province’s Poverty Reduction Plan, currently in year two. This plan is an important element of achieving the province’s goal of becoming one of Canada’s healthiest provinces by 2031, and is aligned with recommendations from Health Accord NL. The plan has four key focus areas and associated actions to better support the well-being of all Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eQHsNWQz If you have any questions, please contact Lindsey at [email protected] Well Being Week is September 22-28th in Newfoundland & Labrador. Check out their calendar of events province wide to see what’s happening near you! https://lnkd.in/ePxMQUHd

Is your organization looking for new volunteers? Has your organization engaged newcomer volunteers? Are you a newcomer who would like to share your story about volunteering in NL? 🌟 TODAY is the final day to register! Please join us for the discussion. Lunch will be provided and there is no charge to attend. https://lnkd.in/gQTtBNgz

🚀 Next Roadshow Stop: Grand Falls-Windsor! 🚀 Join us for the Social Enterprise Through Acquisition (SETA) Information Session and discover how local businesses can be transformed into social purpose organizations! Whether you're a business owner planning retirement or a nonprofit looking to grow, this session will explore how SETA can create opportunities for rural NL communities. 📅 Date: September 17, 2024 ⏰ Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM 📍 Location: Corduroy Brook Nature Trail This event is brought to you by the Community Sector Council NL and Social Innovation Lab, in partnership with CBDC Central and Newfoundland and Labrador Organization of Women Entrepreneurs (NLOWE). Plus, we’re excited to be joined by our friends from techKNOWtutors - Community Sector Council NL! Don’t miss out! 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eQdyhX9J Let’s build a sustainable future together! 🌱 #SocialInnovationLab #SETA #CommunityTransformation #GrandFallsWindsor #SocialEnterprise #CBDCCentral #NLOWE #TechKnowTutors

Join us on September 23rd for the Newcomer Volunteering Summit! Register by September 12th.

September Pop-Up Workshops! As students return to school and routines fall back into place, the community sector is also finding its rhythm. To celebrate fresh beginnings, CSCNL is excited to offer a FREE pop-up workshop day on Thursday, September 12th. Join us for an afternoon and evening of learning and growth as we ease back into the groove with these free workshops tailored for the nonprofit sector. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to kickstart the season with new ideas and connections! All nonprofit and community group volunteers, paid staff and volunteers are invited to register for one or both sessions. Being on Board: Roles & Responsibilities of Volunteer Board Members Join CSCNL’s Stephanie Janes to explore the duties of volunteer board members in detail along with tips and resources on being an effective, engaged board member. Register here: https://lnkd.in/e4UxxGgf Finders Keepers: Volunteer Recruitment & Engagement Join CSCNL’s Tiffany Drover to learn some tips and best practices for volunteer recruitment, engagement and retention, including a section on youth and young adult volunteers. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eQRTiCsF

Join CSC NL at the Community Well-Being Fair + A Time for Health, September 22nd 12-5pm at the St. John’s Convention Centre! Dear Community Impact Colleagues, I’m writing to invite you to participate in the Community Well-Being Fair, Sunday, September 22nd at the St. John’s Convention Centre, 12-5pm. With Newfoundland and Labrador more focused on well-being than ever, and working to build awareness and inspire action on improving health outcomes and quality of life, organizations like yours play a pivotal role. To further connect people and organizations dedicated to improving well-being through the social determinants of health, I’m thrilled to invite you to the Community Well-Being Fair + A Time for Health, a partnership between CSC NL, the Cardiovascular & Stroke Provincial Program and Well Being NL. This event happening Sunday September 22nd will be the official launch of Well Being Week here in our province! You can express your interest by completing the following form by September 6th and email any questions you may have to [email protected] https://lnkd.in/ecYwUsCv

Coffee’s On is a Community Sector Council NL initiative under our Community Vitality & Well-Being portfolio. It serves as a networking, information-sharing, and community space for government agencies, community groups, and service providers interested in well-being, poverty reduction and the social determinants of health. Join us province-wide on September 5th 10am NST on Zoom as Lindsey Hynes from CSCNL hosts a conversation with the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW) to talk about their employment services programs across Newfoundland & Labrador. If you support folks who self-identify with a disability and are currently unemployed, CCRW may be able to provide support in finding their next employment opportunity. Services are provided province wide! Register here: https://lnkd.in/dhHEKcwK If you have any questions, please contact Lindsey at [email protected]

Remember to nominate your favourite charity for our Change Makers Award by September 27! ⏰ This year, we're giving away a total of 🌟$150,000🌟 to celebrate and support outstanding Canadian mental health and addictions charities, and YOU can help decide who receives it! Here’s the breakdown: ✨ $10,000 awards for each province and territory ✨$30,000 signature award for one exceptional national champion Know a mental health and addictions charity that’s making waves and deserves a boost? Nominate them now! 🗳️ 🗓️ Nominations close on September 27, 2024 Submit your nominations here: https://lnkd.in/dBE4aWm and help us shine a light on amazing causes from coast to coast to coast 🍁 #changemakersawards #changemaker #changeeveryday #MentalHealthCharities #AddictionsCharities

The Community Sector Council Newfoundland and Labrador (CSCNL) is delighted to welcome our friends from Imagine Canada to our province in the coming weeks. This will be the first in a series of conversations co-hosted by Imagine Canada and regional partners taking place in four provinces this fall. Imagine Canada’s 2024 co-hosted Regional Conversations are presented by PearTree Canada. These free events happening in Gander and St. John’s are for senior leaders (paid staff and volunteers) from across the non-profit ecosystem to connect, share challenges and opportunities, and strengthen our collective impact. We envision a diverse group of participants representing various sub-sectors, organization types, and sizes, with a focus on creating an inclusive space for a diversity of voices to foster connection, collaboration and positive change within our sector. Travel subsidies for mileage may be available (see the registration form for more details). Together, we will explore questions across two thematic areas: - Building bridges between local and national/federal priorities: What challenges and opportunities do you see that are most deeply affecting your organization as it seeks to fulfill its wmission and positively impact your community? How can we better align our efforts at the regional and national/federal levels to address the most critical issues affecting our communities? - The role of the non-profit, community sector and the social determinants of health: As per the recent Health Accord, how does your organization define well-being and your contribution to improving social determinants of health? What opportunities and barriers exist that affect our collective ability to address the social determinants of health? Please register to attend by September 4th. Register for Gander (September 18th) https://lnkd.in/dBY7ttcq Register for St. John’s (September 19th) https://lnkd.in/dZzhcTiD Please note that upon registration, your participation is not yet confirmed. To ensure diversity of perspectives, experience and sectoral representation CSCNL will email individuals to confirm their space by September 6th. If you would like to follow up or have questions about this process please reach out to [email protected]. Imagine Canada

Join me July 4th 10am NL time and take an hour for your own well-being 🫶🏽 CSC NL is pleased to offer a free one hour virtual training session with Lifewise on Secondary Stress Injury Thursday, July 4th 10am NST. This session is intended for community sector employees and volunteers who support individuals with mental illness and addictions to take some time for their own well-being. About the session: How are you doing? Supporting individuals who live with mental illness and addictions presents a unique set of challenges. Supporters are at an increased risk of secondary stress injuries such as compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, and burnout. The Secondary Stress Injury presentation aims to educate folks about the warning signs, prevention techniques, and recovery tools to move through secondary stress injuries. Lifewise is a provincial organization created by and for individuals living with mental health and addictions issues. We exist to support and encourage individual recovery through self-determination, while working to break the stigma surrounding these issues in our province. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ejMFzGnu If you have any questions, please contact Lindsey Hynes, Manager of Community Vitality & Well-Being at [email protected] Community Sector Council NL